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Well-Known Landmarks At Bond Head

"Best known landmark in Bond Head is the Anglican church at the top of the hill where the driving sheds used to shelter the horses and buggies of church members until a few decades ago still may be seen. In the lower photograph, a simple cairn marking the birthplace of the famed Canadian physician and medical author, Sir William Osler, is shown. It is located on the hill across from Penville Creek on the 7th Line."

George Jackson

Hayriding

"An old-fashioned hayride in Bond Head on Saturday night lured two wagon loads of people for a twilight tour and corn roast. The event capped day-long festivities organized by the Bond Head firefighters. Earlier in the day, the Bond Head this weekend includes minor sports playoffs."

Bradford Witness

In the parade

"The car that Henry built. The Ford Model T above was one of several vintage vehicles in the parade at the Bond Head fair on the weekend."

Bradford Witness

The way grandma did it

"Maude Jackson shows seven-year-old Michelle Harris how to knit a sweater for the upcoming frosty days of winter. Knitting was just one of many attractions at Pioneer Day last week at Sir William Osler School near Bond Head. The entire school and many area residents took part in the event."

Bradford Witness

Bond Head Booketeria a novel idea

An article about the creation of a "Booketeria" in order to help provide library services to the Bond Head area.

"What is a Booketeria? It's a self-serve mini-library, a new and innovative way to make library resources more available in a small community. With the help of the Bond Head Post Mistress Judith Baguely, room was found in the tiny Bond Head Post Office for shelving that holds approximately 450 paperback books, ranging from adult titles to kids' literature, and from romance and murder mysteries, to the latest works by Canadian authors..."

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Jane Ellen Ooutts and James Sebastian Scicluna marriage

September 25, 1993
Marriage
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Ooutts wish to announce the marriage of their daughter Jane Ellen to James Sebastian son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Scicluna of Michigan, U.S.A. on Saturday, September 25, 1993 at Bond Head United Church.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Residents oppose street name changes

"It seemed like a reasonable idea, a good idea: in this, the 50th anniversary of D-Day, to recognize some of the municipality's most highly decorated veterans, by renaming duplicate street names in their honour.
The list of names, compiled by the Royal Canadian Legion with the assistance of Bradford West Gwillimbury Police Service researchers, included Gunner JohN Douglas Breeze, recipient of the Military Medal for bravery, and Squadron Commander Brad walker, recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
The idea was to honor the war veterans, while they were still alive; to eliminate the risk of confusion of street names in an emergency, by changing similar names; and perhaps, to untie the Municipality in a gesture towards its veterans.
Instead, it re-opened old wounds, and contributed towards new grievances. ..."

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Family, community in shock after murder-suicide

"Police search for clues in death of popular couple

BOND HEAD - A family and a community are struggling to understand why Bill Burton would kill his wife and then himself. Police say Burton, a 44-year-old agricultural supply representative, shot his wife Heather, 43, to death on Monday before turning the gun on himself." ...

Toronto Star

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